Last year, the Colorado Rockies would have been considered insane if they entertained trade talk about Ubaldo Jimenez. Jimenez was 15-1 with a 2.20 ERA when he started the All-Star Game for the National League. When baseball executives discussed the best pitchers in the Major Leagues, his name was mentioned prominently.

But, these days, the Rockies have said they are willing to listen to offers on Jimenez. Jimenez’s production has dropped since that brilliant first half in 2010 and he is said to be disenchanted with the Rockies because of his team-friendly contract. Suddenly, the Rockies have publicly acknowledged that Jimenez could be acquired if a team overwhelmed them with a proposal.

As the Yankees monitor Jimenez’s situation, they have scoffed at the idea of being the